Hibiki 17 Year Old - Double Gold Label (Both Sides) - 700ml - 43% ABV - ULTRA RARE DISCONTINUED - Investment Grade Japanese Whisky Product Description: 　ULTRA RARE: DOUBLE GOLD LABEL VERSION 　　 DISCONTINUED SINCE 2018 - INVESTMENT GRADE COLLECTIBLE Presenting an exceptionally rare bottle of Hibiki 17 Year Old featuring the Double Gold Label (gold labels on both front and back) - one of the most sought-after versions among serious collectors worldwide. This is not just whisky; it's a piece of Japanese whisky history. WHY THIS BOTTLE IS EXTRAORDINARY 1.DOUBLE GOLD LABEL RARITY This bottle features gold labels on BOTH the front and back - an extremely rare variant that commands significant premiums in the collector market: 　 What Makes It Special: Both front and back labels are gold (standard versions have only front gold label) Produced during a limited production period Significantly rarer than standard Hibiki 17 Year Old Highly coveted by serious collectors and investors Premium of 50-100% over standard versions in secondary markets 　 Rarity Hierarchy: Double Gold Label ← THIS BOTTLE (Ultra Rare) Single Gold Label (Rare) Standard Label (Discontinued) 2. DISCONTINUED STATUS - 2018 Hibiki 17 Year Old was officially discontinued in 2018 due to severe whisky shortage, making EVERY remaining bottle increasingly valuable: 　No Longer In Production 　Appreciation Rate: 25-35% annually since discontinuation 　 Investment Grade: Blue-chip Japanese whisky asset 　 　　Global Demand: Collectors worldwide competing for bottles ABOUT HIBIKI 17 YEAR OLD The Pinnacle of Japanese Blended Whisky Created by Suntory's legendary Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, Hibiki 17 Year Old represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese blending artistry. This expression harmoniously marries aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's three legendary distilleries: 　 Yamazaki - Japan's first malt distillery (Est. 1923) 　 Hakushu - The "Forest Distillery" in Southern Alps 　Chita - Renowned grain whisky distillery 　 AWARDS & ACCOLADES Hibiki 17 Year Old is the most awarded Japanese blended whisky in history: 　 World Whiskies Awards: Best Blended Whisky (Multiple Years) World's Best Blended Whisky 　 International Spirits Challenge: Supreme Champion Spirit (2014) Trophy Winner - Multiple Years Gold Medal - Consistent Winner 　 San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Double Gold Medal - Multiple Years Best Blended Whisky 　 Jim Murray's Whisky Bible: 96.5 Points (2017) - "Liquid Silk" 97.5 Points (Earlier Edition) - "Near Perfect" 　Warning ★★Duties and Taxes★★ ・We are not responsible for any costs incurred in importing products into the purchaser's country of residence. -Additional duties and import taxes may be imposed by your country of residence. -Please check the laws of your country to see if import duties and taxes apply. 　Disclaimer: [Please note: as this is a professional seller (“PRO” next to name), the bottle number shown in the pictures may be different from the number on the actual bottle you receive. Naturally, the condition will be identical.]